Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 19, 2024, 02:48:36 AMThe stretched He-111 fuselage idea works VERY well in this context. Matching it with Tu-95 wings of a different scale is the work of genius! 

I have to agree. It just looks right 

Quote from: Gondor on March 19, 2024, 05:54:00 AMBut will the wings take the strain of the dive bombing requirement that the RLM will force onto the aircraft designers?

Gondor

Yes , they are planned as a one way kamikaze mission , so dive bombing is possible with this   

I need to complete the fuselage today , so i put the parts together . For a better connection i spread the backside a little bit to fit into the front part  .

If you doe this you should have some more attention for the direction of all the lines , so it went straight from every angle .

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I spend some time for sanding this morning , free day for me and with the sun coming out of the clouds a perfect spot for some model zen thing ...

I found a very cheap and fast drying putty from a german car supply , so i got the second layer on the plane now .

Also the place for the wings is in progress , the original 111 wings are VERY thick at the base .

Sorry, no pix .

The shape is coming strong in this ... 

I like that thing !!

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Third layer of putty is applicated . 

I found out that the props of the 95 in 1:144 scale are to small , so i have to build 8 Props by Hand .
Only 32 blades to made ... 

Quote from: killnoizer on March 20, 2024, 08:37:43 AMI found out that the props of the 95 in 1:144 scale are to small , so i have to build 8 Props by Hand .
Only 32 blades to made ... 

I admire your patience and perseverance sir 

Quote from: NARSES2 on March 21, 2024, 02:26:40 AM

Quote from: killnoizer on March 20, 2024, 08:37:43 AMI found out that the props of the 95 in 1:144 scale are to small , so i have to build 8 Props by Hand .
Only 32 blades to made ... 

I admire your patience and perseverance sir 

INDEED ! I'd be raving mad before half job.

Get the vintage VEB Plasticart 1:100 Tu-20/95 kit: it comes with four quite delicate (but working) contraprops, the blades can then be cut back to your needs . The kit frequently pops up at ev!lbay and can be found for just EUR 5,- if you are lucky.

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 21, 2024, 08:36:27 AMGet the vintage VEB Plasticart 1:100 Tu-20/95 kit: it comes with four quite delicate (but working) contraprops, the blades can then be cut back to your needs . The kit frequently pops up at ev!lbay and can be found for just EUR 5,- if you are lucky.

I found them only for bit more value ... That would be perfect , i wanna have a look at that .
I have build the kit in 1979 .

Today it must be the first color , just for a better look at my mistakes ...

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And sanding again , tomorrow. 

Nice

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 21, 2024, 08:36:27 AMGet the vintage VEB Plasticart 1:100 Tu-20/95 kit: it comes with four quite delicate (but working) contraprops, the blades can then be cut back to your needs . The kit frequently pops up at ev!lbay and can be found for just EUR 5,- if you are lucky.

Hey Dizzy , the old VEB Kits are in production again  , we can get them brand new !   
Check this site ...

https://www.reifra.de/online-shop/spielwaren-aus-eigener-herstellung/modellbau/bausaetze-fuer-flugzeugmodelle/

That's an interesting site! I did a double take at the Buran. Whiff possibilities there!

The wostok ship is also very good !

I started the production of the props today ,  think i spend the club meeting next week to finish that ,  and more and more sanding on the fuselage to get a real smooth surface .

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